Garber, 43, was the most seriously wounded of three officers struck by gunfire inside the township's police station Friday. Authorities say a man arrested for stalking a former girlfriend overpowered and disarmed an officer around 5 a.m., then opened fire inside the police station.

The suspect, 39-year-old Eddie Jones III, was shot dead at the scene.

Police cars, firetrucks, and motorcyclists from clubs across South Jersey led a caravan Sunday from Cooper University Hospital in Camden, N.J., to Garber's home. Hundreds of people lined the streets, clapping and cheering.

"I just want to thank everyone for their support," Garber told the large crowd outside his home. "I don't think I deserve it, ... but I appreciate it very much."

Gloucester Township Police Chief Harry Earle and Deputy Chief David Harkins were the first to greet Garber outside his home. The officer embraced his wife, Gina, and other family members as he made his way inside.

"I was really happy to see him come home," said 11-year-old Jake Hunt, who watched Garber's return with members of Cub Scout Troop 811. "It was good to see people come together and support him."

Authorities said Jones overpowered rookie officer Ruth Burns as he was being processed after his arrest. Garber and Sgt. Kevin Thyne were shot after they rushed to help Burns.

Authorities said bullets grazed the heads of both sergeants. Garber, a 13-year veteran, was shot in the abdomen and had another slug hit a protective vest over his chest. He had surgery and was released Sunday afternoon.

A slug also hit Thyne's duty belt, lacerating the stomach of the eight-year veteran. Burns was shot in the foot.

Thyne and Burns, who were treated and released after being shot, attended Sunday's homecoming.

The state Attorney General's Office will review the shooting, which is customary for police-involved shootings.

But Camden County Prosecutor Warren Faulk said initial evidence shows the officers fired back at Jones to save their lives and those of other officers in the building.